Request for ProposalsSAFETY TRAINING(Onsite for Public Works and Electric Utility Departments)Proposals are due by 2:00PM (PST), Tuesday, November 27, 2012

The City of Ashland intends to contract with a safety consultant to perform various OSHA required safety training classes for the Public Works Department and Electric Utility Department. The consultant will be required to conduct a safety training class with each of the departments individually and conduct two onsite job observations per department each month. The job observations and/or crew audits are being requested to provide an outside opinion on the City’s safe work practices.

This Request for Proposal (RFP) is intended to provide interested proposers with sufficient information to prepare and submit a proposal for consideration by the City.

The City intends to enter into a contract with the highest ranked proposer for a term of two years with the option to renew the contract annually for up to three additional years for a maximum term of five years.

In accordance with OAR 137-047-0600(4) (d)(A), a multiple award may be made if award to two or more proposers of similar goods and services is necessary for adequate availability, delivery, service or product compatibility.

The Request for Proposals may be reviewed at the City of Ashland, Purchasing Office located at 90 N. Mountain Avenue, Ashland, Oregon 97520. For a copy of the Request for Proposals and requirements, please contact the Purchasing Representative, at (541) 488-5354. All questions and inquiries regarding this RFP must be directed to the Purchasing Representative, Kari Olson.

Sealed Proposals must be received prior to 2:00 PM (PST), Tuesday, November 27, 2012, by Kari Olson, Purchasing Representative in the City of Ashland, Purchasing Office located at 90 N. Mountain Avenue, Ashland OR 97520. The proposals will be publicly opened at 2:00pm (PST), Tuesday, November 27, 2012.